Topics for this session may include:
- Assessing for present danger/impending danger
- applying the Child Safety Framework
- understanding the 17 safety threats and how to plan for present danger with protective action plans and safety plans in cases with identified impending danger
- how to make appropriate collateral contacts
- interviewing of children, parents/caregivers and all adults in the home
- using medical consultation (Med-Cons)
- scheduling and preparing for appropriate case staffings
- using Structured Decision Making (SDM) to help assess risk in cases and reassessing child safety throughout the life of the case